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A body has been found in the search for two missing swimmers off the coast of Co Galway.
Gardai said they received a report on Tuesday that a man failed to return to shore after a swim at Silver Strand.
At about 1.40pm, the body of a man was recovered from the water close to Silver Strand by RNLI.
The body was taken to Galway University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
Gardai said they are supporting the man’s family.
Meanwhile, it emerged that while at the scene gardai became aware that a woman had entered the water and failed to return from a swim.
Gardai said they are searching the area with the coast guard, the RNLI and local volunteers.
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